The misery index for credit union managers, employees and members who survived the April 27 sweep of killer tornadoes across seven states was no less than that shared by most residents.

A Baptist church in tornado-ravaged Tuscaloosa, Ala., is getting credit union funds this week thanks to some spadework of Corporate America CU.

Washington state credit unions can begin offering prize-linked savings programs in three months, following signing of enabling legislation Tuesday by Gov. Christine Gregoire.

Gaining its first presence in the Detroit market, the $190 million American 1 Federal Credit Union of Jackson, Mich. plans to merge the ailing $55 million Premier Financial CU of Detroit.

In separate actions aimed at providing financial relief to Alabama victims of the April 27 tornadoes, Corporate America Credit Union and the foundation for the League of Southeastern Credit Unions pledged $200,000 in matched-aid Wednesday.

A Baptist church in tornado-ravaged Tuscaloosa, Ala., is getting credit union funds this week thanks to some spadework of Corporate America CU.

Managers of Memphis area credit unions were crossing their fingers Tuesday that they could avoid evacuation orders even as they continued issuing alerts to members to be careful of high water as they approached CU facilities.

A dramatic shot of the April 27 Alabama tornado across the street from a branch of the $520 million Listerhill CU was released Tuesday following the photo’s appearance on a teller’s Facebook page.